GeoLog | EGU

Mentoring programme at EGU 2020

Olivia Trani December 5, 2019

The mentoring meeting point at the 2017 General Assembly. Credit: EGU/Kai Boggild

With more than 16,000 participants, 5,500 oral presentations, 9,400 posters and 1,200 PICO presentations, all under one roof, the EGU General Assembly can be an overwhelming experience. There is a network of corridors to navigate, as well as a wide range of workshops, splinter and townhall meetings to choose from. With that in mind, we’ve put in place some initiatives to make the experience of tho ...[Read More]

The road to a greener General Assembly

Olivia Trani December 4, 2019

Starting in 2020, EGU will offset the carbon footprint of all participants’ travel to the General Assembly. Learn more about our environmental initiatives planned for the General Assembly in this blog post! (Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegl).

Each spring thousands of geoscientists from more than 100 countries make their way to Vienna for the EGU General Assembly. Major conferences like this offer researchers many opportunities to advance their careers: from gaining research inspiration and learning new skills to sharing ideas and networking with peers. But participant travel to and within Vienna, plus their accommodation, food and drin ...[Read More]

Giving everyone a voice: EGU President on promoting diversity and inclusion at scientific meetings

Olivia Trani November 22, 2019

EGU Union Symposium. Credit: EGU / Keri McNamara

Conferences offer scientists the opportunity to share ideas, collaborate with peers, expand their networks and gain inspiration and fresh perspectives from other researchers and cutting-edge topics. These meetings bring scientists from around the world together for the purpose of advancing science, addressing societal and environmental challenges and strengthening the scientific community. However ...[Read More]

GeoTalk: Introducing EGU’s new Head of Media, Communications and Outreach

Olivia Trani November 15, 2019

Introducing Terri Cook, EGU's new Head of Media, Communications, and Outreach! (Credit: Logan Abbott)

GeoTalk interviews usually feature the work of early career researchers, but this month we deviate from the standard format to speak to the newest member of the EGU office, Terri Cook. Terri is an award-winning science and travel writer who has a passion for geology and storytelling. You can find her work featured in a number of news outlets, including Scientific American, New Scientist, Eos, Lone ...[Read More]